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also irresistable
as in overwhelming
impossible to resist especially because of strength or attractiveness
The force of the waves was irresistible. She had an irresistible craving for chocolate. Women find him irresistible.
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Recent Examples of irresistible
At the base, notes of spicy vanilla add an irresistible, silky warmth—think cashmere dipped in spices.
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Then, the sweet sandwich is pressed together, panini style, to create a warm and irresistible dessert.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The combination has proven particularly irresistible for streaming audiences, with the song debuting atop the Streaming Songs chart this week.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
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Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Apr. 2025
And while politicians know that there are costs to besieging an independent central bank – financial markets may react negatively or inflation may flare up – short-term control of a powerful policy tool can prove irresistible.
—Ana Carolina Garriga, The Conversation, 18 Apr. 2025
Then, the sweet sandwich is pressed together, panini style, to create a warm and irresistible dessert.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The combination has proven particularly irresistible for streaming audiences, with the song debuting atop the Streaming Songs chart this week.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irresistible
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Starting from zero can be overwhelming, but many of today’s top digital brands began with no funding, no audience and no fancy tools.—
Tony Pec,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Keeping the flow of her releases steady, but not overwhelming, has been instrumental in allowing Latto to maintain this sense of confidence and control.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
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During a recent morning rehearsal the two laughed often and the result was infectious.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
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Being outdoors exposes them to several risks, including catching diseases such as herpes viral conjunctivitis, feline AIDS, leukemia, and infectious peritonitis, according to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 May 2025
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“Irresistible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irresistible. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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